A New Discount Airline is Coming to the Delaware Valley and Flights Start at $49!
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Avelo Airlines takes off with first flight between Burbank and Santa Rosa at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo Air)
Yay how exciting! We are very blessed that we live in an area that has a lot of different options for travel. Whether it’s PHL, or Lehigh Valley, or Trenton, or Atlantic City, and now Wilmington!
Here are the details from NBCPhiladelphia:
Avelo Airlines announced Thursday morning its plans to launch a hub at the New Castle County airport. Starting on Feb. 1, 2023, Avelo will fly nonstop from Wilmington to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach in Florida. 🌴
“The Delaware Valley region wants and deserves more affordable, convenient and reliable air travel,” Avelo Airlines Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said in a news release. “We appreciate the warm reception and support Avelo is receiving from Delaware Governor John Carney, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and so many other government and business leaders here. We look forward to welcoming everyone aboard Avelo’s first ILG flight in February.”
Pennsylvania Town is Like Traveling to Europe
Pennsylvania has some beautiful areas, and as it turns out, some of those areas feel a lot like Europe. Many Americans have never been to Europe, but the folks who have are letting the world know which Pennsylvania – and American – areas feel like they’re straight out of Europe. If you’ve never been to countries such as France, Germany and Italy, then perhaps visiting these American cities will be the next closest thing. Not to mention, traveling to an American town is going to be much more affordable than venturing overseas.
The publication TravelandLeisure.com has released a special list of American towns that feel the most like Europe. They mention that traveling to these areas, of course, is less pricey than getting on a plane and jetting overseas. They also note that during the pandemic, many people were looking for their European fix in America, since travel was prohibited. Thankfully, “plenty of cities sprinkled across the U.S. that will make any tourist feel like they’ve hopped aboard a transatlantic flight for a very European vacation.”
So, what are some characteristics of a European town? For starters, they often have cobblestone streets, lots of history and an Old World feel. European towns can be very romantic, too, so this list of American towns that mirror European ones could be a good list for someone planning a special romantic getaway. So, which Pennsylvania city actually made cut to be considered one of America’s most European in feel and spirit? Read on to find out. View the list of “Cities that offer a taste of Europe close to home” via TravelandLeisure.com, below, and here. How many of these cities have you visited? Reach out to us on social media and let us know if you think they are truly a European feel.
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